OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance)

We're an NIH-sponsored consortium that provides kidney researchers with specialized resources, tools, technologies, services, and expertise.

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Registration is open for NIH’s upcoming workshop, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease in Hemodialysis. This event will be held at the NIH Neurosciences Building from August 3-4, with a virtual option available.

Further details and registration: https://t.co/mKJ2bGtfTR

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Remember to register for the Spatial Protein Imaging Workshop hosted by the Indiana University O’Brien Center! This two-day event will be held on May 20-21 from 10:00am-3:30pm ET. There will be speakers, demonstrations, and live interactive learning opportunities.

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Don't forget to register for Wednesday’s National Forum! Dr. Steven Menez (Johns Hopkins) will discuss “Biomarker-enriched Clinical Phenotyping of Acute Kidney Injury” from 11am-12pm CST/12-1pm EST.

Register and learn more on the OKRA website: https://t.co/0dVPEFAkeX

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Register now for the 2026 George O’Brien Kidney Center Annual Retreat at the University of Michigan!

When: Tuesday, May 12 from 8am-12pm ET
Where: Taubman Health Sciences Library, RM 2903

In-person and virtual options are available, with registration required for all attendees.

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Join us 5/13 for the May National Forum! Steven Menez (Johns Hopkins) will discuss “Biomarker-enriched Clinical Phenotyping of Acute Kidney Injury” at 11am CT/12pm ET. This is the last Forum of the 2025-2026 season so don't miss it!

Learn more & register: https://t.co/0dVPEFAkeX

[Arnold D. @kidneyrebel]

Nephrology's tomorrow will exist because of the ideas put forward today. Don't be shy about sharing, advocating, and advancing your thoughts for advancing the field.

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Register today for the Pitt Cell Conference! Co-hosted by the Pittsburgh NRC, this annual conference will be held on May 5, 2026 at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Jeanne Stachowiak (UT Austin) will give the keynote address.

Learn more and register at https://t.co/ltVNcF6H6q

[Arnold D. @kidneyrebel]

Totally inspired the the energy and passion of the @NIH and @obrienkidney leaders and over 50 early career investigators at the O'Brien Kidney Resource Showcase.

This is our time. Let's make a revolution in kidney care happen for 850 million people with kidney disease!

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Last chance to register for tomorrow's National Forum! Dr. Dragana Komnenov (Wayne State University) will be discussing “The Role of Renal Sympathetic Nerves in Salt-Sensitive Hypertension” from 10-11am CT / 11am-12pm ET.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/0dVPEFAkeX

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Be sure to join us for the April National Forum! Dr. Dragana Komnenov (Wayne State University) will be discussing “The Role of Renal Sympathetic Nerves in Salt-Sensitive Hypertension” on April 16 at 10am CST/11am EST.

Register here: https://t.co/v5PoUK2gwq

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

@2divyabhatia @NIDDKgov @2divyabhatia We can't wait to see you at the Resource Showcase!

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Don’t forget to register for this Friday's OKRA National Forum! Dr. Mohiuddin Quadir (University of Central Florida) will discuss "Actively Targeted Nanomedicine for Addressing Chronic Kidney Diseases” from 10-11am CT/11am-12pm ET.

Register & learn more: https://t.co/0dVPEFAkeX

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Don't wait! OKRA Resource Showcase Travel Awards close tomorrow at 5pm CT!

These awards are open to ESIs who will attend the Resource Showcase on 4/6 from 11:30am-6pm ET at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC.

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/ABTPbfMhyt

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Register now for the Spatial Protein Imaging Workshop hosted by IU on 5/20-21 from 10am-3:30pm ET! Programming will include speakers, demos, & live interactive learning opportunities. We hope to see you there!

Registration:https://t.co/jQxnCFuL3o

Agenda:https://t.co/64TiFsp02H

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

The next OKRA National Forum is coming up! Join us on Mar. 27 from 10-11am CT/11am-12pm ET to hear Dr. Mohiuddin Quadir (University of Central Florida) discuss "Actively Targeted Nanomedicine for Addressing Chronic Kidney Diseases.”

Learn more & register: https://t.co/0dVPEFAkeX

[American Society of Nephrology @ASNKidney]

March is #NationalKidneyMonth. Celebrate by taking the #850Challenge: 8,500 steps, 8.5 miles, or 85 minutes of movement, recognizing the 850 million people living with kidney diseases.

#LoveYourKidneys and help #SockItToKidneyDisease. ➡️Learn more: https://t.co/AgLGIoFWpZ

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

We've extended the deadline to apply for ESI travel awards to the OKRA Resource Showcase on 4/6 at the Bloomberg Center in DC! Apply by Fri. 3/13 at 5pm CT for a chance to network, talk with OKRA leadership, & receive feedback on your research!
More info:https://t.co/ABTPbfMhyt

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Register now for Thursday’s National Forum! Dr. Sophia Sears (University of Louisville) will be presenting on "Renal Adaptations to Exercise and the Implications for Cardiorenal Health” on Feb. 12 from 10-11am CT/11am-12pm ET.

Learn more & register here: https://t.co/0dVPEFAS4v

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Join us April 6 at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in DC for the OKRA Resource Showcase! We'll have round table discussions, presentations, networking, & more! We're offering a limited number of ESI travel awards on a rolling basis, so register & apply now!
https://t.co/ABTPbfMPo1

[OKRA (O'Brien Kidney Resource Alliance) @obrienkidney]

Register now for the next OKRA National Forum! Dr. Sophia Sears (University of Louisville) will discuss "Renal Adaptations to Exercise and the Implications for Cardiorenal Health” on Thurs., Feb. 12 from 10-11am CT/11am-12pm ET.

Register & learn more: https://t.co/0dVPEFAkeX